Transcript Welcome Troop 1077 - BSA Troop 1077 Dallas, TX

Welcome Troop 1077
Troop 1077 meets at Brentfield Elementary School on Mondays at 7:30 PM on
days when school is in session. Committee meetings are once a month at a
location TBD and are for adults to get involved. Campouts occur once a month.
Summer Camp happens usually the second week after school gets out for
summer. For 2011 it will be from June 12-18. Winter Camp happens between
Christmas and New Year from Sunday to Friday. There is a High Adventure
component that is offered for those who are 13 and older that is during the
summer months. We are also in the process of resurrecting the Crew 1077
which will be a co-ed Venturing group that is for those who are 15, in the 9th
grade, or older. Basically lots of activities for the youth to enjoy.
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Adults
Unlike Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts involve the adults in a different way. The boys
determine what we do, they run the show, but we make it possible. Adult training is
important and fun. I’m doing this presentation as a part of Wood Badge Training.
We’ll get into that more later. I’m relatively new to Boy Scouting, so I remember very
clearly how unknown and uncertain you feel at the beginning of the journey. We’re
here to help you make more sense of what is to come and answer any questions that
you might have.
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We all want our boys to be Eagle
Scouts
Eagle Requirements are much more involved than Cub Scout belt loops or pins.
They are meant to keep the boys busy for may years. It is doable, however. Your
son will advance through the ranks just by being active.
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Methods of Scouting
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Advancement
– Self-reliance-ability to help others-challenge
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Ideals
– Oath - Law - Motto - Slogan
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Patrols
– Peer groups-elected representation-activities
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Outdoors
– All Outdoor Programs
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Adult Association
– Image-role model-example
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Personal Growth
– Good Turn-service projects-religious emblems
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Leadership development
– Leadership skills and practice-citizenship
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Uniform
– Commitment to aims-identity
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Campout Paperwork
• Medical forms
– Parts A & C for all participants (parents included)
– Part B only needed for 72 hours or more camping
(basically for Summer or Winter Camp)
• Driver’s License and Insurance of parents
– if attending
• Youth Protection Certification valid for 1 year
– Get this online at BSA Website
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Camping Checklist
Pocketknife – only with Totin-Chip
Personal First Aid kit – band aids and Antibiotic cream
Extra clothing
Water bottle
Flashlight with extra batteries
Sun screen and sun glasses
Compass
Signaling device (whistle or mirror)
Clothing for the season – remember there is no heating or A/C so pack layers for
weather
Backpack or duffel bag to hold everything
Sleeping bag – going down to 30 degrees
Sleeping pad or cot
Ground cloth
Rain cover for backpack if rain gear doesn’t cover
Eating kit – at least bowl, cup and spoon
Personal hygiene – tooth paste and tooth brush
2-3 man tent for every 2 scouts - parents cannot tent with their Scouts – we tent
separately
Camp Chair
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Resources
The Scout handbook is basically a requirement. In it you keep track of
everything your scout does on his journey to Eagle Scout. The middle book is a
reference guide for all the Merit Badges offered by Boy Scouts and what the
requirements are. The Field Book is a Resource for adults and older scouts and
covers anything you could think of to ask about the outdoors.
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Tenderfoot
Second Class
First Class
Star
Life
Eagle
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Tenderfoot Requirements
The very basics.
Scouts should get their Totin’
Chip which allows them to carry
No Scout is
allowed to carry a knife
without a Totin Chip.
a pocket knife.
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Second Class Requirements
Addition of Service Hours
Notice the listing of
Campouts handwritten on
the top.
The Camping Merit Badge
(Eagle Required) requires
20 days and 20 nights of
camping.
It is your son’s responsibility
to keep track of these – not
the parents
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First Class
Advancement requires 3
campouts and 10 Troop
Activities
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Star
Advancement requires
6 hours of service
4 months participation at this level
6 merit badges (4 Eagle Required)
4 months of Leadership Position
Merit Badges are easiest
to do at Summer/Winter
Camp and Merit Badge
Colleges
Leadership is election by
peers or by participating
as a Den Chief
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Life
Advancement includes
6 months of Leadership
5 merit badges (3 Eagle required)
6 hours community service
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Eagle
Complete 21 Merit Badges
with all Eagle Required
6 months of leadership
Eagle Scout Leadership Service
Project Requirements
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Beyond Eagle
After Eagle you can still participate in
the Troop, Crew or High Adventure
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Other Youth Leadership Opportunities
Oak Leaf Training
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NYLT
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NAYLE
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How do I help?
North Trail E-mail list
Yahoo Groups E-mail list
Committee Meetings
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Support your scout
Equipment
Training
Outdoor Leader Training
Wood Badge
Specialists
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“A family that Scouts together stays together.”
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What is Philmont?
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